Physical Therapist Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
Bonus Amount
$5,000 to $7,500
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Shifts Available: Days
- Hours: 8-hour shifts - 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Location: Pampa Regional Medical Center – Pampa, TX
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant, sometimes referred to as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) or Physical Therapy Assistant.
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help carry out treatment plans for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
Their responsibilities include guiding patients through prescribed exercises, assisting with mobility and ambulation, monitoring patient progress, and providing support in documenting treatment outcomes. Aimed at improving function, reducing pain, and promoting safe discharge.
Responsibilities
If you have your PTA license, with no experience (entry-level) you are encouraged to apply. We offer training to everyone!
Implement Treatment Plans: carry out specific physical therapy interventions designed by the Physical Therapist (PT)
Assist with Patient Mobility: help patients get in and out of bed, walk, use assistive devices, and perform exercises safely
Monitor Patient Responses: observe and report patient progress, pain levels, or adverse reactions during therapy sessions to the supervising PT
Educate Patients: teach patients proper movement techniques, safety precautions, and how to use walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids
Prepare Equipment: set up and clean therapy areas, and ensure equipment is functioning properly
Qualifications
- A.A. Degree
- Current state Physical Therapist Assistance license
- Current BCLS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current
- Healthcare experience preferred
- Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many Other Amazing Benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: primehealthcare.com
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (438 salary observations; 2,804 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (7,673 salary observations; 31,542 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $78k (middle half $69k–$91k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $88k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−6%)438 state / 7,673 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,080 active | 22,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $8k sign-on | Texas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,998 in the last 30 days | 4,343 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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